DAILY BULLETIN
PALO ALTO HIGH SCHOOL
Monday, January 28, 2008
Athletics:
- Rain or shine, softball try-outs start today at 3:30. If you are currently playing a winter sport and are interested please see Coach Halas in room 23. (Halas)
- Golf Team try-outs start today. Meet at Palo Alto Municipal Golf Course at 3:30. Come by room 902 if you have questions. (Knight)
- Track practice has started. The last day to join the team is Feb. 4 (Mullins)
Clubs and Meetings:
- Site Council meets today at 3:30 in the ERC. All welcome. (Miller)
- Plan Ahead. Work Experience Class meets tomorrow. You may attend the class at Paly in room 309 at 3:05 or at Gunn in L-7 at 6 p.m. (Gyves)
College and Career:
All 23 CSU campuses will stop accepting freshman applications Feb. 1. Students who aren’t happy with their options in April will not be able to apply at that time so do so soon. (Cernobori)
Seniors
If you did not pick up your Josten’s graduation order, announcements, etc., please pick it up in the Auditor’s Office today. If you only ordered and cap and gown you will get those in May. (Mullins)
Scholarships:
Asian Pacific Fund –Juniors- Filipino -Banatao Scholarships - Juniors, who are at least 50% Filipino and from Bay Area counties, interested in attending a four-year college. Twenty-four (24) Scholarships for free Princeton Review SAT 1 Prep and College Admission Counseling. See http://www.asianpacificfund.org/awards for detailed information. DEADLINE: 01/31/2008
Princeton University – The Princeton Prize in Race Relations - High school students in grades 9-12 who are actively and extensively involved in activities to improve racial relations at school or in the community. Application is two part: Part I for applicant and Part II for student’s sponsor who can be any adult who is familiar with the student’s qualifying activity. For 2007, the Princeton Prize will be awarded in 19 regional areas including San Francisco. First Prize in each area of $1000 which may be shared with one other recipient. For more information email the Princeton Prize committee at Pprize@Princeton.edu, call 800-742-1036 or visit website: http://www/princeton.edu/PrincetonPrize. DEADLINE: 01/31/2008
California State University East Bay - Seniors interested in attending CSU East Bay and majoring in music. Scholarship auditions will be held on 01/25/2008, 02/01/2008, and 03/07/2008. For more information email: music@scueastby.edu or visit website: http://www.csueastbay.edu/. DEADLINE: 02/01/2008 03/07/2008
Furman Scholars Program - High School Juniors interested in attending Furman University with consideration given to historically underrepresented ethnic groups. Up to four (4) juniors may be nominated by each high school. Candidates should have an unweighted GPA of 3.75 or higher or weighted GPA of 4.0 or higher, be in the top five percent of their class, and have a PSAT score of 135 or higher, SAT score of 1350 (critical reading and math only), or ACT Composite score of 30 or higher, and have a strong interest in a liberal arts and sciences education. Furman Scholars that are accepted will receive a merit scholarship of at least $5000, renewable yearly by maintaining a 3.0 GPA. DEADLINE: 02/01/2008
Northern California Scholarship Foundation - College Bound Seniors in Northern and Central California. Applicant and parents must be U.S. citizens and in definite need of financial assistance. Candidates must have a 3.0 GPA, show a deep-rooted sense of scholarship and leadership capabilities. One recommendation/nomination per school. Scholarship award is $7,000/year and is renewable. Candidates must supply confidential statement from parent or guardian, a copy of the 1st page of your family’s most recent income tax return, a high school transcript with Fall 2007 grades, a recent unframed photograph, and the results of any SAT or ACT exam taken in the last 12 months. See Ms. Cernobori if you are interested and fit this profile. DEADLINE: See Ms. Cernobori by 02/1/2008
St Edwards University Holy Cross Scholarship - Seniors interested in attending St Edwards University who have a min. 1250 SAT or 28 ACT and rank in the top 10% of their class may apply online for admission and Holy Cross Scholarship at http://www.gotostedwards.com/meritawards.xml. Award amount covers full tuition for four years. Applicant must complet a Holy Cross Scholar Award application and application for admission by 02/01/2008. To learn more: Call (800) 555-0164. DEADLINE: 02/01/2008
UC Davis- Cal Aggie Alumni Association Leadership Scholarship - Seniors who are interested in attending UC Davis. Submit UC application by 11/30/2007 and select box indicating you are applying for the CAAA Leadership scholarship. The CAAA awards leadership-based scholarships of up to $10,000 to incoming UC Davis freshmen and transfer students. For more information email: alumni@ucdavis.edu or visit website: http://www.alumni.ucdavis.edu/scholarship. DEADLINE: 02/01/2008
California Association of Collectors - Seniors bound for a California University or vocational school may apply for and submit a three-four page essay on “The Importance of Maintaining Good Credit During Your College Years”. Three scholarships $2500, $2000 and $1500 will be awarded. Winners must be available to read their essay at a CAC meeting in the spring. For more information, call (916) 929-2125. Email entries to mailto:cac@calcollectors.net. Visit website: http://www.calcollectors.net/. DEADLINE: 02/01/2008
St. Edwards University – Trustees Scholar Award - Seniors interested in attending St Edwards University who have a min. 1200 SAT or 27 ACT may apply online for admission and Trustee Scholar Award at http://www.gotostedwards.com/. An award of $36,000 with $9000 awarded annually. To learn more email: mailto:seu.admit@stedwards.edu. Or call (800) 555-0164. DEADLINE: 02/01/2008
University of Colorado Boulder – Presidents Leadership Class, Inc. - Seniors interested in attending Univ. of Colorado @ Boulder and pursuing a rigorous, leadership-focused undergraduate program. Sixty merit-based, renewable scholarships are awarded to a pool of 120 in-state and 40 out-of-state applicants selected for interview by the scholarship committee. Applicants should be able to demonstrate intellectual curiosity, leadership potential, dedication to community service, and the ability to make a unique contribution. Selected applicants receive four years of academically and experientially-focused leadership training to foster intellectual and personal growth. PLC scholars participate in demanding courses from local and national leaders, local and international internships, weekend seminars, and other programs. Visit website: http://www. presidentsleadershipclass.org for application and more information. DEADLINE: 02/01/2008